Conservation biology

Source Power Company Appoints Industry Veteran Mar Kelly as Director of Sales

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Fordham University, Public, Sale, Energy service company, Industry, Electric vehicle industry in India, Environment, Rutgers University, Acquisition, Conservation biology, Kelly, Biology, Contract, GLOBE, Public health, Renewable energy

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Source Power Company, a New York regulated energy supplier and community solar subscriber acquisition company, announced today the appointment of Mar Kelly, an industry leader in environmental-focused business development, as Director of Sales.

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  • WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Source Power Company, a New York regulated energy supplier and community solar subscriber acquisition company, announced today the appointment of Mar Kelly, an industry leader in environmental-focused business development, as Director of Sales.
  • She joins Source Power Company from Greenlots, where she headed the development of new electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across the United States.
  • Vincent Palmieri, Chief Operating Officer at Source Power Company, said, "We are excited to have Mar bring her decades of environmental and solar experience and join our team at Source Power.
  • Source Power Company is a regulated Energy Service Company and Distributed Energy Resource Supplier in New York State.

Canada invests $9 million for nature conservation across southern Ontario

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Habitat, Natural environment, Conservation biology, Philosophy of biology, Biology, Wetland, Nature

Today, the Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced $9million in funding for Conservation Ontario to better conserve lands across southern Ontario.

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  • Today, the Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced $9million in funding for Conservation Ontario to better conserve lands across southern Ontario.
  • Through approximately sixty-three projects, Conservation Ontario and regional conservation authorities will implement a variety of conservation activities on grasslands and wetlands, including protecting more land, restoring wetlands, and enhancing agricultural management.
  • This initiative is among fourteen projects to receive funding from the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund in 20212022.
  • Protecting more nature in southern Ontario and across the country will make our communities more resilient, fight climate change, and support our iconic biodiversity."

Canada invests $25 million to protect wetlands and grasslands in the Prairies

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Natural environment, Branches of biology, Physical geography, Freshwater ecology, Habitat, Conservation biology, Biogeography, Wetland, Riparian zone, Grassland, Biodiversity

These initiatives are among fourteen projects to receive funding from the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund in 20212022.

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  • These initiatives are among fourteen projects to receive funding from the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund in 20212022.
  • Collectively, they are projected to conserve up to 30,000hectares; restore up to 6,000hectares; and contribute to the enhanced management of up to 18,000hectares of wetlands, grasslands, and riparian areas.
  • Today's announcement supports Canada's goal to protect 25percent of lands and 25percent of oceans by 2025.
  • Protecting more wetlands and grasslands across the Prairies will make our communities more resilient, capture and store carbon, and support our iconic biodiversity."

Government of Canada making significant progress and investments to protect Canada's oceans

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Countries, International organizations, World, Canada, Conservation biology, Water supply and sanitation in Canada, Sustainable Development Goal 14

Canada has made significant progress in marine conservation in the last six years, working in partnership with coastal communities and provincial, territorial, and Indigenous governments.

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  • Canada has made significant progress in marine conservation in the last six years, working in partnership with coastal communities and provincial, territorial, and Indigenous governments.
  • In 2015, the Government of Canada announced a target to protect ten per cent of our oceans by 2020.
  • The Government of Canada has made significant commitments to protect not only 25% of our oceans, but also 25% our land and freshwater.
  • The Government of Canada has committed to conserving 25 per cent of Canada's land and oceans by 2025.

Circa Acquires Leading Diversity Recruiting Company

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Articles, Human behavior, Human resource management, Biology, Multiculturalism, Conservation biology, Population genetics, Affirmative action, Diversity, Circa, Innovation, Strategic management

Research shows that workforces with above-average diversity report innovation revenue 19 percentage points higher than that of companies with below-average diversity.

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  • Research shows that workforces with above-average diversity report innovation revenue 19 percentage points higher than that of companies with below-average diversity.
  • "The acquisition of DiversityJobs is an important strategic step for Circa," said Patrick Sheahan, Chief Executive Officer for Circa.
  • "This helps to accelerate Circa's continued growth and positions Circa as the leader in diversity focused talent acquisition solutions.
  • Research shows that companies want to shift from diversity as a program to diversity as a business strategy.

L2 Capital Partners Announces the Acquisition of Ecotone, a Leading Provider of Ecological Restoration Services

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Professional services, Engineering, Other Professional Services, Environment, Manufacturing, Finance, Banking, Natural environment, Branches of biology, Academic disciplines, Conservation biology, Habitats, Landscape ecology, Restoration ecology, Sustainable gardening

L2 Capital Partners, L.P. (L2 or L2 Capital) ( www.L2Capital.net ) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ecotone, Inc. (Ecotone or the Company), a leading provider of ecological restoration-focused design, engineering, and construction services in the Mid-Atlantic.

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  • L2 Capital Partners, L.P. (L2 or L2 Capital) ( www.L2Capital.net ) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ecotone, Inc. (Ecotone or the Company), a leading provider of ecological restoration-focused design, engineering, and construction services in the Mid-Atlantic.
  • Headquartered in Forest Hill, Maryland, with more than seventy employees, Ecotone is a provider of ecological design and restoration services in the United States.
  • Lorin Wolfe, Partner and Chief Operating Officer of L2 Capital, said, Ecotone is well positioned to continue its evolution as a leading environmental restoration services provider.
  • About L2 Capital Partners: L2 Capital Partners is a lower-middle-market private equity firm that specializes in making control investments in a diverse range of family and founder-built companies with demonstrated market leadership.

Suzano Sets out a New, Ambitious Long-Term Biodiversity Conservation Target

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Other Retail, Forest Products, Other Construction & Property, Natural Resources, Environment, Construction & Property, Cosmetics, Retail, Packaging, Manufacturing, Health, Home Goods, Biology, Branches of biology, Geography of South America, Conservation biology, Regions of South America, Biogeography, Environmental conservation, Cerrado, Atlantic Forest, Biodiversity, Habitat fragmentation, Eucalyptus

Suzano, the world's leading eucalyptus pulp and paper producer and a global benchmark in the manufacture of bioproducts developed from eucalyptus, announced a new, long-term biodiversity conservation target on 25 June at its inaugural ESG Investor Presentation.

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  • Suzano, the world's leading eucalyptus pulp and paper producer and a global benchmark in the manufacture of bioproducts developed from eucalyptus, announced a new, long-term biodiversity conservation target on 25 June at its inaugural ESG Investor Presentation.
  • The ambitious target will connect half a million hectares of conservation areas by 2030, specifically focused on Brazils Cerrado, Amazon and Atlantic Forest biomes.
  • This area covers an expanse of land the equivalent of Paris, Madrid, Moscow, Oslo and Rio de Janeiro combined.
  • Suzano identified that the most impactful way to support biodiversity is to reverse the fragmentation of habitats by creating biodiversity corridors.

Highlights - Perspectives of animal production in the EU: public hearing (June 22) - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Biology, Branches of biology, Conservation biology, Natural environment, Ecological resilience, Ecological restoration, Biodiversity

Perspectives of animal production in the EU: public hearing (June 22)

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  • Perspectives of animal production in the EU: public hearing (June 22)
    Perspectives of animal production in the EU: public hearing (June 22)
    On 22 June, the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development organises a public hearing on the perspectives of animal production in the EU in the context of the Green Deal, Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies.
  • Members of the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety will also participate in the meeting.
  • Experts and MEPs will consider how animal production could contribute to a greener, smarter and technologically advanced CAP.
  • They will also discuss the way the challenges faced by farmers could become opportunities for stronger resilience and higher profitability.

ReTo Eco-Solutions Participates in a Key Cultural Tourism and Ecological Restoration Project with Local Government in Guangling, Shanxi

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Natural environment, Articles, Academic disciplines, Bioremediation, Conservation biology, Habitat, Landscape ecology, Restoration ecology, Sustainable gardening, Sustainability

In preparation of the Project, Shuishentang Ecological Restoration Project (the "Sub-Project") was launched in May 2021 with a budget of RMB600 million.

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  • In preparation of the Project, Shuishentang Ecological Restoration Project (the "Sub-Project") was launched in May 2021 with a budget of RMB600 million.
  • Such ecological restoration efforts include but are not limited to the construction of reservoir embankments, roads, landscape and supporting facilities.
  • The Project includes four sub-projects, namely, the Shuishentang Ecological Restoration Project, Municipal Public Service Facilities Project, Old City Reconstruction Project, and Health and Cultural Tourism Real Estate Project.
  • The completion of these projects will definitely benefit local society and economy, and bring sustainable and substantial profits to the Company."

AAAC Wildlife Removal of Texas Gulf Coast: 3 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe from Nuisance Wildlife

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Friday, June 11, 2021
Branches of biology, Organisms, Biology, Wildlife, Conservation biology, Ecology, Habitat, Nuisance wildlife management, Bat, Pest control, Rodent

This knowledge can help you to put measures in place and prevent nuisance animals entering your home.

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  • This knowledge can help you to put measures in place and prevent nuisance animals entering your home.
  • Researching racoon removal or bat removal articles can help you to understand this in more detail.
  • Whether its for squirrel removal , rodent removal , racoons, bats, snake, birds and even armadillos, Richard and the team at AAAC can help.
  • ), control your wild animal issue by calling AAAC Wildlife Removal today to remove your critter and help repair the damage they left in their wake.